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Old 03-21-16, 07:41 PM
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Not sure what Time Attack RCF is. Its my buddies at Apexi.
Old 03-21-16, 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by rmsimmonsj
Not sure what Time Attack RCF is. Its my buddies at Apexi.
For some reason I cant post a link to the video. It is the same car I'm referring to then. I hadnt seen the back of the seats, they're sick.

Google 'Super Lap RCF' ... They put up a nice video.
Old 03-22-16, 06:19 AM
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Hey bud, I live in Miami so PBIR is my 'go-to' since it is the only track within a reasonable distance. I was planning on heading up there on the 16th as well. Hopefully the weather is good and we'll see each other up there.
Nice man maybe we can link up and get a group to drive up there with. I have a friend of mine coming with his '15 WRX Turbo (Stage 2) and possibly a few other cars (5.0 Mustang Supercharged - Challenger Hellcat). It would be cool if we could get some more South FL CL members to join.
Old 03-22-16, 02:54 PM
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I will confirm each seat is 70lbs im talking with a fabricator in Canada about a titanium cat back.
Old 03-23-16, 12:13 PM
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So far I have done:
Ohlins coilovers. lighter than stock steel ones.
Lighter/wider wheels/tires
FIGS/RB 2-piece brake rotors
Replaced Misc. nuts and bolts with titanium, Ti banjo bolt and bleeder valves for the brake calipers. And still not done.
I'm assuming the DCTM flat bottom steering wheel also weighs less than stock

On order:
Meisterschaft Full titanium exhaust

will order when available:
TRD Underbody brace and aero (aluminum and CF/aluminum honeycomb, weigh less than factory parts)
TRD CF rear brace to replace factory steel one.
The front shock tower braces don't weigh much, I imagine the TRD CF replacement will weigh more.

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Old 03-24-16, 06:45 AM
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Originally Posted by JT2MA71
So far I have done:
Lighter/wider wheels/tires
FIGS/RB 2-piece brake rotors
Replaced Misc. nuts and bolts with titanium, Ti banjo bolt and bleeder valves for the brake calipers. And still not done.
I'm assuming the DCTM flat bottom steering wheel also weighs less than stock

On order:
Meisterschaft Full titanium exhaust

will order when available:
TRD Underbody brace and aero (aluminum and CF/aluminum honeycomb, weigh less than factory parts)
TRD CF rear brace to replace factory steel one.
The front shock tower braces don't weigh much, I imagine the TRD CF replacement will weigh more.
Don't forget about your coilovers...they should be lighter than stock components that they replaced

I should get a full dry weight of my whole car for a baseline...then after all is said and done, weigh it again for the results.
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Originally Posted by Ne1tHeRe
Don't forget about your coilovers...they should be lighter than stock components that they replaced

I should get a full dry weight of my whole car for a baseline...then after all is said and done, weigh it again for the results.
Oh yeah! the coilovers, thanks! I will weigh mine one of these days, to see where it's at.
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Originally Posted by JT2MA71
Oh yeah! the coilovers, thanks! I will weigh mine one of these days, to see where it's at.
Yeah, if you can weigh them and then let me know so I can update my OEM weight/spec thread, that would be great. I am still undecided what coilovers I want to go with. Looking at the Ohlins/Figs or Penske/RRRacing setup. Both are really good setups and save weight over the factory OEM setup. I am also undecided on the Figs 2-piece brake kit or the RRRacing 2-piece kit (still waiting for those details). Leaning more to the Fig setup for the 2-piece kit.

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Old 03-24-16, 07:49 PM
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Cut 30-40lbs just taking the carpet, all the tools and flat tire repair kit out. Would use AAA instead of hassling with that junk on the side of the road.




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